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CPSC oversees more than 15,000 categories of consumer products — toys, juvenile gear, electronics, recreation equipment — and announces recalls jointly with manufacturers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) oversees the safety of more than 15,000 categories of consumer products — toys, baby gear, kitchen appliances, furniture, recreational equipment, electronics, batteries, and most household goods. CPSC excludes anything covered by another federal agency: food, drugs, cars, firearms, boats. If it's something a household buys and uses, and no other agency owns it, CPSC owns it.
Unlike FDA and USDA, the vast majority of CPSC recalls are voluntary corrective actions negotiated between the agency and the manufacturer. CPSC publishes the joint announcement on its press-release feed; that's what The Recall Desk ingests. Hazards skew toward fire risk (especially lithium-ion batteries and small appliances), choking risk for juvenile products, fall risk for furniture and infant carriers, lead-paint violations on imported goods, and recently a rising count of magnet-set ingestion recalls.
The announcement always lists the model number, the date range of affected units, where the product was sold, and the remedy — usually a free replacement, a refund, or a free repair kit. If you bought a recalled product, save the receipt and check the manufacturer's website for the claim form before disposing of the item.
Be Amazing! Toys is recalling Monster Science Growing Spider sets because the water-absorbing polymer balls can cause intestinal obstructions if swallowed by children.
Eco-Novelty is recalling Jumbo Size and Jumbo Multipurpose Cosmo Beads toys because the water-absorbing beads can cause intestinal obstructions if swallowed by children.
Crosman is recalling specific air pistol models because they can explode at high temperatures, posing a risk of serious injury to users.
Target is recalling approximately 25,000 white floor lamps sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a fire and shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the lamps and return them for a refund.
L.L.Bean is recalling painted cottage step stools because they can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard. Six incidents of slips and falls have been reported.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling Sulley stuffed animals because the eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Baby Jogger is recalling car seat adaptors for strollers because the support bars can fail, causing the car seat to fall and posing a risk of injury to infants.
Vitamix is recalling 64-ounce Low-Profile blender containers because the blade can break, creating a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
HALO SleepSack Wearable Blankets with Pink Satin Flowers are recalled because petals can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Klever Kids is recalling about 7,000 children's pajamas and nightgowns because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Apple Park is recalling about 7,250 children's two-piece loungewear sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Wilton Industries is recalling Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold at Target because steam can travel up the handle or water can spill, posing a burn risk.
Char-Broil is recalling about 69,300 Patio Bistro gas grills in the U.S. because the electronic ignition can unexpectedly reignite, posing a burn hazard.
Applica Consumer Products is reannouncing a recall for Black & Decker Spacemaker 12-Cup Coffeemakers because the handle can break, causing cuts and burns.
JP Boden is recalling about 900 boys' and girls' sandals because the cork soles can detach, posing a trip and fall hazard to children.
Philips Lighting is recalling about 99,000 Endura and Ambient LED dimmable bulbs because a lead wire defect can electrify the lamp, posing a shock hazard.
IKEA is recalling KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds because a metal rod can break, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
John Deere is recalling about 7,000 compact utility tractors because spring locking pins in the rollover protective system can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
LTD Commodities is recalling microwave crisper pans because a metal washer can spark, posing a fire hazard. The firm reported 16 incidents involving sparks, flames, or shattered glass.
Husqvarna is recalling about 260 2013 closed-course and competition off-road motorcycles because a malfunctioning throttle cable can cause the rider to lose speed control, posing a crash hazard.
Big Lots is recalling approximately 30,000 citronella tabletop torches sold nationwide from March to June 2013 because they can flare up and emit burning fuel, posing fire and burn risks.
Holgate Toys is recalling Wegmans Playmat Sets because wooden vehicle wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Giant is recalling 2013 XtC Advanced SL 29er bicycles and carbon seatposts because the seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Toysmith is recalling light-up toy frogs and ducks sold at Cost Plus World Market because a metal pin can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Load Systems International is recalling LSI model GS025 wind speed sensors because they may fail to display accurate data, posing a risk of injury from impact.